Snedeker leaps out of pack to challenge McIlroy for $10 million bonus

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Brandt Snedeker tees off on his way to his six-under 64 at East Lakes in the Tour Championship.

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Brandt Snedeker and Justin Rose share third round lead in Atlanta

Snedeker in contention for $10 million FedEx Cup playoff title

World No.1 Rory McIlroy three off the pace in Tour Championship

Tiger Woods four back at East Lakes

Brandt Snedeker stepped up his bid to win the FedEx Cup playoffs with a superb six-under 64 at East Lakes Saturday to share the third round lead with England's Justin Rose at the Tour Championship.

Ryder Cup wildcard pick Snedeker was one of five players, standings leader Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Nick Watney the others, who came to Atlanta knowing that the $10 million bonus payout was theirs with victory come Sunday.

World No.1 McIlroy carded a battling 68 to share fourth place on five-under with halfway leader Jim Furyk and Masters champion Bubba Watson.

The Northern Irishman made a crucial par saving putt on the 18th to stay in touch with the leaders going into the last day.